Twitter is reportedly working on the ability to allow users to receive verification codes via WhatsApp similar to receiving a text message.

Twitter appears to be working on a feature that would allow users to receive verification codes via WhatsApp. This was reported by Twitter user @alex193a and later by @CultureCrave.

The feature would allow users to create more profiles as each phone number currently has a set amount and WhatsApp would open that up further.

However, there are concerns from people that WhatsApp will be unreliable when it goes down. A reliable backup to this would be an additional phone number or email.

“Twitter is working on the ability to receive verification codes via WhatsApp

(via @alex193a)”

“#Twitter is working on the ability to receive the verification code via #WhatsApp“

“#Twitter Inc’s Business #WhatsApp account will send you the verification code in a message with a link to open Twitter and complete the verification process”

It appears we’re in the season of social media platforms rolling out new features as TikTok recently announced an “adults only” feature.

TikTok’s announcement to add an “adults only” feature for their live broadcasting option has prompted many users to begin speculating that this feature could ultimately end up turning the platform into an OnlyFans alternative.

TikTok announced: “In the coming weeks, we plan to introduce a new way for creators to choose if they’d prefer to only reach an adult audience in their LIVE.”

“For instance, perhaps a comedy routine is better suited for people over age 18. Or, a host may plan to talk about a difficult life experience and they would feel more comfortable knowing the conversation is limited to adults.”

“We want our community to make the most of the opportunities LIVE can bring without compromising on safety.”

Their intentions don’t seem to include anything in the form of sex work, which may soon be coming to the platform.

TikTok isn’t the only social media platform rolling out new features, as Instagram recently announced they would be trying out the ability for users to add songs to their bios similar to Myspace.

Mobile developer and reverse app engineer Alessandro Paluzzi recently shared his findings on Twitter, which he found after combing through the platform’s latest development code.

The update appears to allow you to pick a song to add to your profile, something that could represent who you are, your current mood, or your favorite song at the moment. This feature would be similar to MySpace’s ability to add songs.

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